Statistics on Vancouver-Osaka flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Osaka (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Osaka from Vancouver airport is $ 1228 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1044 (in february) and $ 1537 (in august), which is a saving of $ 185 or a surplus of $ 309 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1247 to $1301 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Osaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60074 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1044, saving $ 185 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1228). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1537).
Flight Vancouver-Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 924 | $ 1089 | good price |
| February | $ 886 | $ 1044 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1093 | $ 1280 | fair price |
| April | $ 1060 | $ 1208 | fair price |
| May | $ 1015 | $ 1150 | good price |
| June | $ 1098 | $ 1363 | fair price |
| July | $ 1222 | $ 1507 | high price |
| August | $ 1228 | $ 1537 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 872 | $ 1055 | good price |
| October | $ 927 | $ 1111 | good price |
| November | $ 960 | $ 1071 | good price |
| December | $ 1086 | $ 1312 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Osaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Osaka range from $650 to $1789. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $651 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $1734 to $1789). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Osaka flight
There are 11 companies that serve Vancouver from Osaka airport: Air Canada, ANA, Viva Macau, Japan Airlines, United, China Airlines, Philippine Airlines, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60074 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Vancouver->Osaka route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Osaka flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 278 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Osaka flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $45. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Osaka to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $71. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Vancouver-Osaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Osaka | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 04-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 744 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 06-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 655 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 09-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 12-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 677 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 15-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 16-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 722 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 17-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 10-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 750 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Osaka | 11-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 750 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Osaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Osaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Osaka, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1084 $, which is a saving of 144 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (276 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Osaka flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1047 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1076), 2 to 3 months ($ 1078), 4 to 5 months ($ 1061), 6 to 7 months ($ 1083), 7 to 8 months ($ 1067) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 967 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1042), 2 to 3 months ($ 969), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 972), 6 to 7 months ($ 1041) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1220), 3 to 4 months ($ 1183), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 5 to 6 months ($ 1190), 6 to 7 months ($ 1166), 8 to 9 months ($ 1203), 9 to 10 months ($ 1199), 10 to 11 months ($ 1176) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1067 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1163), 4 to 5 months ($ 1135), 7 to 8 months ($ 1183), 8 to 9 months ($ 1184), 9 to 10 months ($ 1148), 10 to 11 months ($ 1144) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1008 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1026), 5 to 6 months ($ 1118), 8 to 9 months ($ 1146), 10 to 11 months ($ 1072), 11 to 12 months ($ 1042) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1332), 3 to 4 months ($ 1187), 5 to 6 months ($ 1065), 6 to 7 months ($ 1168), 7 to 8 months ($ 1266), 8 to 9 months ($ 1260), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229), 10 to 11 months ($ 1258), 11 to 12 months ($ 1285) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1194 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1468), 4 to 5 months ($ 1376), 6 to 7 months ($ 1239), 7 to 8 months ($ 1286), 8 to 9 months ($ 1383), 9 to 10 months ($ 1370), 10 to 11 months ($ 1332) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1523), 4 to 5 months ($ 1386), 6 to 7 months ($ 1252), 7 to 8 months ($ 1292), 8 to 9 months ($ 1298), 9 to 10 months ($ 1392), 10 to 11 months ($ 1469) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 851 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1015), 4 to 5 months ($ 978), 5 to 6 months ($ 1053), 6 to 7 months ($ 1015), 7 to 8 months ($ 918), 9 to 10 months ($ 1026) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 893 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 996), 5 to 6 months ($ 1048), 7 to 8 months ($ 1028), 8 to 9 months ($ 938), 10 to 11 months ($ 1015) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 924 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1061), 5 to 6 months ($ 1059), 6 to 7 months ($ 1056), 8 to 9 months ($ 964) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1201 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1310), 3 to 4 months ($ 1287), 4 to 5 months ($ 1247), 5 to 6 months ($ 1305), 6 to 7 months ($ 1292), 10 to 11 months ($ 1226) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Osaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Vancouver to Osaka: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1126 $785 to $1823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 965 $655 to $1609 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 976 $747 to $1394 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1158 $861 to $1878 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1203 $905 to $1767 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 780 $655 to $1261 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 910 $658 to $1290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 871 $785 to $1544 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1422 $814 to $2363 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 840 $789 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 838 $787 to $876 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1083 $843 to $1338 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!